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Daniel PaulConsultantDan Paul Consultant

Would you spend 20 seconds looking at a shelf?

April 13, 2006

Analysis of:Stores stocking shelves with ads | www.contracostatimes.com

An interesting article and an interesting concept. I'm not an expert on US retail or consumer preferences but I have a good grasp on how I, and most UK consumers, would react to this, and it wouldn't be positive. Ads on the shelf edge when you have already more than likely decided what you want to buy. And will there be ads by the chocolate and crisps at kids eyeline height I wonder? That'll go down well with parents.....

Daniel PaulConsultantDan Paul Consultant

Experian holds up GUS results

April 12, 2006

Analysis of:GUS paints mixed picture ahead of split | us.ft.com

Following hot on the heels of the timetable announced for GUS's demerger of Experian and ARG comes it's half yearly results - with a downbeat view on UK retail in general, and a very downbeat view on the DIY sector, echoing B+Q's sentiments of a few weeks ago. Indications are that UK Retail is still struggling with DIY very much down in the doldrums in this key pre-Easter period

Daniel PaulConsultantDan Paul Consultant

Experian holds up GUS results...again....

April 12, 2006

Analysis of:GUS downbeat on retail ahead of demerger | business.timesonline.co.uk

Following hot on the heels of the timetable announced for GUS's demerger of Experian and ARG comes it's half yearly results - with a downbeat view on UK retail in general, and a very downbeat view on the DIY sector, echoing B+Q's sentiments of a few weeks ago. Indications are that UK Retail is still struggling with DIY very much down in the doldrums in this key pre-Easter period.

Daniel PaulConsultantDan Paul Consultant

No reprieve for UK DIY Market

April 4, 2006

Analysis of:DIY RIP? | news.bbc.co.uk

UK Retail in general, but the DIY sector in particular has been having a touch time recently. Overall the market may be bouncing back a little but the DIY sector is still declining, an issue for the key players in the UK DIY market

Daniel PaulConsultantDan Paul Consultant

GUS splits ARG and Experian

April 4, 2006

Analysis of:Demerger of ARG and Experian | www.gusplc.co.uk

After months of speculation and announcements by the company, GUS PLC has now announced the way it intends to separate it’s Experian and ARG businesses. GUS had announced this move 12 months previously but there has been speculation of bids for Experian and ARG. The company has now decided on a demerger strategy.

Daniel PaulConsultantDan Paul Consultant

PPI probe may affect retailers and financial services firms

April 4, 2006

Analysis of:Probe begins into debt insurance | news.bbc.co.uk

This article, whilst only an introduction to the subject, could ultimately have a significant impact on UK retailers and financial services firms, with in some cases up to 75% of profits made attributable to PPI and other insurances.

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